Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)bet ter not pout, I’m (F)tell ing you why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G)to town.

He’s (C)mak ing a list and (F)check ing it twice, (C)gon na find out who’s (F)naugh ty and nice, (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G)to (C)town.

He sees you when you’re (F)sleep in’, he (C)knows when you’re a (F)wake,

he (D7)knows if you’ve been (G)bad or good, so be (D7)good for good ness’ (G)sake.

You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)bet ter not pout, I’m (F)tell ing you why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G)to (C)town.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town — Simple Sheet Music

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"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town". Key of C, 130 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.